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  • #BoycottStrangerThings trends as news emerges of Netflix not firing Noah Schnapp

    #BoycottStrangerThings trends as news emerges of Netflix not firing Noah Schnapp

    Noah Schnapp was under fire after he promoted several racist messages undermining the genocide of Gaza and later a video went viral from his Instagram stories where he was distributing stickers labelled ‘Zionism is sexy’. Now news reports have revealed that Netflix is not considering the option of firing the actor from ‘Stranger Things’ season 5, and fans are rallying for the show to be boycotted.

    BoycottStrangerThings is now going viral on X (formerly Twitter) as fans are outraged with the way Zionist actors like Noah who shared racist and inhumane messages applauding the genocide can keep their jobs, while actors like Susan Sarandon and Melissa Barrera are fired for calling for a ceasefire.

    “So spyglass fired an actress for being anti-genocide and a crew member from stranger things was fired for denouncing the violence committed by Israel but when Schnapp says that zionism is sexy (which is the new form of nazism) he gets nothing? Fuxk off,” a user wrote.

    Many users are calling for a boycott on Netflix until Noah is fired from the series.

  • Shah Rukh Khan’s Pakistani fans finally have a chance to watch ‘Jawan’

    Shah Rukh Khan’s Pakistani fans finally have a chance to watch ‘Jawan’

    Pakistani fans were heart broken while watching the rest of the world celebrate in the streets when Shah Rukh Khan’s thriller ‘Jawan’ was released in theatres everywhere. But since it’s the King’s birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY SRK!!), he has sent fans a treat- a chance to finally watch the film. Jawan is now available to watch worldwide on Netflix.

    Netflix uploaded a hilarious short clip announcing the release of the film on the streaming platform, an extended cut which wasn’t included in the theatre version.

    Jawan released on September 7 in cinemas, quickly getting declared the highest grossing film in India. It recieved critical acclaim for performances by Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan as well as for screen writing, action sequences and music score.

  • To understand what is happening in Palestine, give these must-see films a watch

    To understand what is happening in Palestine, give these must-see films a watch

    As the Palestinian genocide unfolds and the world watches in horror, we have seen several celebrities and politicians provide one-sided, incorrect narratives in an attempt to foil the voice of Palestinians. We understand that it is important now more than ever to amplify the voices of oppressed communities living in Palestine in order to get a complete perspective of what they have been suffering under Israel’s oppression for years. Which is why we are listing down films and documentaries made by Palestinian people about Israel’s occupation and which goes back to 1948.

    Check out some of these recommendations below:

    1 Farha (2022)

    Written and directed by Palestinian filmmaker Darin J. Sallam, the film explores the coming-of-age experience of a young girl Farha in the backdrop of the 1948 Nakba, when countless Palestinians were murdered or expelled from their homes by Zionist militants. The film is available to watch on Netflix.

    2 Five Broken Cameras (2011)

    Palestinian farmer Emad Burnat chronicles his West Bank village’s resistance to Israeli encroachment, which lasted for five years. The film won the 2012 Sundance Film Festival award as well as the 2013 International Emmy Award. Watch the documentary here

    3 Promises (2002)

    Israeli-American filmmaker B. Z Goldberg interacts with seven Palestinian children from West Bank and Jerusalem to learn about the Israeli-Palestinian war from their perspective. The documentary can be streamed on Apple TV.

    4 Al Nakba: The Palestinian Catastrophe (1997)

    Directed by Benny Brunner, the documentary examines the Nakba that led to the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians. The documentary is divided into four episodes, and can be watched on YouTube.

  • If you love ‘Destined With You’, here are other dramas by Rowoon to make you swoon

    If you love ‘Destined With You’, here are other dramas by Rowoon to make you swoon

    Korean drama ‘Destined With You’ is currently among the top rated shows on Netflix, and continues to develop a strong base as fans praise performances by the lead actors Rowoon (aka Kim Seok-Woo) and Jo Bo-Ah as the prosecutor and City Hall worker who become entangled after a spell mishap.

    10 episodes in, audiences are praising Rowoon’s magnetic performance as the cynical, yet kind hearted lawyer and many new fans are not ready for the romcom to end. If you’re new to the genre and already want more of Rowoon, we have a list of excellent dramas ranging from thrillers to historical dramas to a wholesome romcom starring the heart throb. Check out our list to keep your weekend busy.

    For romcom lovers, watch ‘Extraordinary You’

    If you’re a fan of romantic comedies with a mix of past lovers, along with a spicy dash of a love triangle, this is the drama you should definitely watch. The show revolves around Dan-Oh (played by Kim Hye-yoon), a high schooler who discovers she is a minor character in a fantasy web comic, where the writer has decided her ending is going to be getting back together with her toxic boyfriend and later die from cancer. After falling in love with a new character Number 13 (played by Rowoon) she decides to challenge fate and try all that she can to end up with the destiny of her choice.

    Prefer thrillers? Then watch ‘Tomorrow’

    If you like dramas with a lot of tension and adventure, along with a sensitive issue tackled in a brilliant manner, then check out this show. Rowoon stars as Choi Jun-Woong, the naive and soft-hearted elder son whose search for a job ends with tragedy while trying to stop a homeless man from committing suicide. He is critically injured and goes into a comma. Jun-Woong wakes up to find out that he has become a member of a group of grim reapers, whose task is to rescue those on the verge of committing suicide and counsel them back to recovery. We do advise audiences to watch with caution as the show explores the issue of suicide, as well as sensitive topics like school bullying, sexual harassment and rape.

    For historical drama lovers, watch ‘The King’s Affection’

    Set during the Joseon dynasty when the birth of twins was considered to be a sign of doom, Dam-Yi, is forced to take on the role of her brother after he is killed, and grows up to become the fearless Crown Prince. When she comes across her first love Jung Ji-Woon (played by Rowoon) who is assigned as her Royal Tutor, the two begin developing feelings for each other as Dam-Yi struggles to keep her past self hidden from her first love.